LaMarche Safranko Blog
Snowmobiling
As we dig our heels into the dead of winter and the latest nor’easter buries most of New York, we want to remind our outdoor sport enthusiasts to be safe and be alert this snowmobile season. Snowmobile registrations are way up in New York, topping [...]
Cyberbullying
Recently, Andy Safranko was asked by the Guilderland High School School newspaper – The Journal – to answer a few questions related to cyberbullying. We thought it would be appropriate to supplement that Q & A with a brief background on cyberbullying and how it impacts everyone. [...]
Please Shovel and Salt Your Sidewalk
Being a kid, there is no greater joy in the world than waking up on a school morning to a foot of fresh snow on the ground. To a parent, there is no greater aggravation, unless your occupation is as a plow driver or professional [...]
Distracted Driving
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has estimated that of the 40,990 traffic fatalities nationwide in 2023, more than 3,500 were caused by distracted driving. We are conscious about the community we live in and strive to make it a better and safer place to live. [...]
Pedestrians Have a Right to Cross in a Crosswalk
Pedestrians have a right to cross in a crosswalk and vehicles are required to yield to pedestrians lawfully crossing the roadway within a crosswalk. On January 19, 2014, a driver on Hoosick Street in Troy, NY is alleged to have violated the vehicle and traffic [...]
Toy Safety Tips This Holiday Season
In 2012, the Consumer Product Safety Commission estimated that there were 90,000 injuries to children less than 5 years old caused by toys. These injuries were not just the result of defective toys, but also toy balls, toy action figures, and toy vehicles like Power Wheels™. Unfortunately, there [...]
A Fatal Car Crash in Clifton Park
New York State Police were called to a two-car accident near Plant Road where it now appears that 83-year old Paul Bouchard left the parking lot of a Stewart’s Shop and turned onto Route 146 into the path of a car driven by 34-year old [...]
Be Extra Careful on Thanksgiving Eve
As many adults know, the night before Thanksgiving is a big party night. People head out to their local bars and restaurants to meet up with family and friends. Did you know that the night before Thanksgiving is actually considered the #1 drinking night of [...]
DWI Detection and Standardized Field Sobriety Testing Certification
In late September, George and Andy traveled to Washington, Missouri to complete a DWI Detection and Standardized Field Sobriety Testing Program, a 24-hour program administered over the course of three days by the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration (NHTSA). This course was developed by [...]
Buckle Up Kids
New York has and continues to be very proactive in the enforcement of seatbelt laws. In fact, in 1984 New York was the first state to enact mandatory seatbelt laws. Since that time, New York has stayed ahead of the curve in the enforcement of [...]
